Adobe Security Bulletin

Security update available for Adobe Shockwave Player

Summary

Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.0.150 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section below.

Affected software versions

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh.

Solution

Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to the newest version 12.1.0.150, available here: http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

Priority and severity ratings

Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:

Details

Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.0.150 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section above.

This update resolves a memory corruption vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2014-0505).

Acknowledgments

Adobe would like to thank Honggang Ren of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs for reporting these issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.